Principal Electrical Engineer, Power Systems

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We’re looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of large-scale power infrastructure solutions.

This is a hands-on, technical leadership role, not a people management position. You’ll operate as a subject matter expert in industrial power systems, shaping complex designs, guiding project teams, and partnering directly with customers on mission-critical solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end electrical system design for industrial and mission-critical projects
• Own system architecture across MV/LV distribution, substations, and backup power systems
• Act as the technical authority on complex, high-value projects
• Develop and review:
  • Single line diagrams
  • Protection and coordination studies
  • Schematics and equipment layouts
• Partner directly with customers to define robust, scalable power solutions
• Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent projects (often 10–15+)
• Mentor engineers and elevate technical capability across the team

What Sets This Role Apart

• True technical leadership role, no people management required
• Work on large-scale, complex electrical infrastructure, not small commercial systems
• High visibility with customers and leadership
• Opportunity to shape engineering standards and system design approaches

Requirements:

• 15–20+ years in electrical engineering
• PE license highly
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (Master’s in Physics or Math related highly desirable)
• Deep expertise in industrial power systems (“big wires”)
• Strong experience with:
  • MV/LV distribution
  • Substations, switchgear, transformers
  • Generators and UPS systems
  • Protection & coordination (SEL relays )
• Background in industrial, utility, data center, or large infrastructure projects
• Experience with industrial engineering firms

You may currently be a:

• Principal / Lead Engineer at an engineering firm working on large industrial projects
• Senior engineer ready to step into a technical authority role
• Power systems specialist in an industrial EPC, utility, or mission-critical environment